Game Artist/Visualiser
INDIA REMOTE
Apertum IN – IN Product /
Full-time /
Remote
Sporty Group
Partnered with some of the World’s greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we’re on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, Sporty.com, Football.com and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.
Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.
The Game Artist/Visualizer will play a crucial role in creating stunning illustrations and visuals for our games, ensuring an engaging and immersive experience for players. The ideal candidate has a flair for creativity, a strong understanding of design principles, and a passion for gaming. They will work closely with the product design team to conceptualize, design, and deliver high-quality art assets that align with the overall game vision.
Responsbilities:
Design and draw/create compelling 2D visuals, including game assets, characters, environments, and animations.
Conceptualize and develop illustrations that enhance the game’s aesthetic appeal and player engagement.
Collaborate with product designers, developers, and stakeholders to align visuals with game mechanics and themes.
Produce mood boards, style guides, and visual concepts to establish the artistic direction of games.
Adapt art styles to suit different game genres while maintaining consistency across projects.
Create UI assets and ensure they are visually cohesive with the game design.
Optimize assets for performance across web and mobile platforms.
Stay updated on industry trends to introduce innovative visual elements.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Game Artist, Visualizer, or similar role in game development.
Strong portfolio showcasing game illustrations, character designs, and environment art.
Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). Figma, or equivalent is a plus.
Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to manipulate, create, and enhance characters, illustrations, and visual assets, ensuring they align with the artistic direction and quality standards of the game.
Solid understanding of color theory, composition, and typography.
Knowledge of gaming platforms and their design requirements (mobile/web).
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in creating visuals for casual or real-money games.
Basic animation skills for adding motion to static visuals.Basic understanding of Spine animation (including creating and editing 2D animations for characters and assets, with the ability to integrate them into game projects) is a plus.
Knowledge of game development pipelines and processes.
Passion for gaming and a keen eye for detail.
What’s In It For You
📍 Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability
💰 A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter
🌴 28 days paid annual leave
⏰ Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this
📝 Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
💻 Top of the line equipment
🌍 Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities
Interview Process
Design Assignment
Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
Remote video interview with 3 x Team Members (45 mins each, not separate days)
24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process
Personalised Support
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Your Move
If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
